Prompt Scientists like to study animals in their natural habitat. That means that a shark scientist has to study sharks in the oceans where they live. Shark scientists are scuba divers who go deep into the ocean to learn more about sharks. Read and discuss Facts about Sharks by Susanna Batchelor. Think about how these two types of sharks are the same and also how they are different. Which shark would you study if you were a shark scientist and why?
1. Decide which shark you would want to study. 2. Find the best shark facts to support your reasons. 3. Explain your reasons. Be sure to use facts about hammerhead sharks and whale sharks to explain why you would study the shark you chose and not the other shark.
You can use a graphic organizer to help you plan your writing. Remember to pick the best facts to support your opinion, and not every detail you can find. You must explain how the facts support your opinion and each of your reasons.
Be sure to:
Have an introduction that tells the topic and focus (opinion).
State your opinion: If I was a shark scientist, I would _ because ___ .
Have body paragraphs with topic sentences and details to support each new reason. Group your facts to support and explain each reason.
Use linking words that connect your opinion with your reasons and facts.
Use interesting and descriptive words to connect your ideas.
Write a conclusion that connects to your focus (opinion) and reasons.
Scientists like to study animals in their natural habitat. That means that a shark scientist has to study sharks in the oceans where they live. Shark scientists are scuba divers who go deep into the ocean to learn more about sharks.
Read and discuss Facts about Sharks by Susanna Batchelor. Think about how these two types of sharks are the same and also how they are different. Which shark would you study if you were a shark scientist and why?
1. Decide which shark you would want to study.
2. Find the best shark facts to support your reasons.
3. Explain your reasons. Be sure to use facts about hammerhead sharks and whale sharks to explain why you would study the shark you chose and not the other shark.
You can use a graphic organizer to help you plan your writing.
Remember to pick the best facts to support your opinion, and not every detail you can find. You must explain how the facts support your opinion and each of your reasons.
Be sure to:
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